Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned one month old, just starting, a little sore throat, noticed that when speaking, the voice is a bit hoarse. Also, it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What are the common symptoms if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. It can be observed that the child's tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Children with severe cases may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious when children contract tonsillitis, and parents should pay close attention to this. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.